威尔茨和伯克斯运河的历史以及其恢复计划. New book details history of Wilts & Berks Canal and plans for its restoration.

皮特·威廉姆斯的新书"Melksham的失落水道",详细介绍了维尔茨和伯克斯运河的历史, 它曾经在1914年关闭之前通过麦尔克沙姆运输货物. A new free online book, *The Lost Waterway of Melksham*, by Peter Williams, details the history of the Wilts & Berks Canal, which once transported goods through Melksham before closing in 1914. 这份作品收集了近30年的资料, 突出显示运河的经济作用. Compiled over nearly 30 years, the work highlights the canal's economic role and includes rare photographs and documents. 威尔特斯和伯克斯运河信托基金会正在努力恢复这条水道,计划建造一座梅尔克沙姆连接线将其重新连接到肯尼特和艾文运河以实现娱乐和经济利益. The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is now working to restore the waterway, planning a Melksham Link to reconnect it to the Kennet & Avon Canal for recreation and economic benefit.